Daijiworld Media Network - Beltangady (SP)

Beltangady, Oct 27: Preparations are going on a war footing at Ujire and Dharmasthala for receiving host of dignitaries, and a large crowd on the occasion of Prime Minister (PM), Narendra Modi's proposed visit on October 29. About one lac people are expected to congregate at the programme venue.

Ujire Rathnavarma Heggade stadium, where the main programme will be held, is witnessing brisk activity as the dais where the PM will be seated, a temporary office of the PM, a large pandal for the people etc are coming up. The PM's office has to be equipped with all the facilities which are available in regular office of the PM including communication systems, which will be operated by the staff of the PM's office. Direct telecast of the programme has also to be organized.

In view of the size of the gathering, people have been advised to come with a newspaper or cloth to shield themselves from scorching son. There is no provision to take water bottles. Jammers will be installed. People willing to take part in the meeting will have to present their Adhar cards. People with VIP passes too have to bring either Adhar or photo identity cards with them.

Officials have gone through the arrangements and visited the venue at Ujire besides Dharmasthala temple and residence of Dr Veerendra Heggade. The concerned have been briefed about the security requirements. Vehicular movement between Dharmasthala and Ujire will be allowed till 9 am on Sunday, and shops located between these two towns will remain closed during the period Modi will travel between the two places on Sunday, and Dharmasthala police have already served notices to the shopkeepers. 

On Friday, cars arrrived in special aircraft for the use of PM and his personell during the visit.